Dairy Herd
The names Evelyn, Claudia and Jojo Leubner might not ring a bell, but if you search for NYFarmGirls on social media, you’ll quickly see they certainly have made a name for themselves by sharing their dairy story.
Mike Durkin, president and chief executive officer of the Leprino Foods Company, was elected chair of the board of directors of the checkoff-founded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy at its first meeting of 2023.
Feed additives can be included in dairy cattle diets for a variety of reasons. However, feed additives should not be considered a cornerstone to any farm feeding program.
Remember the polar vortex that hit four years ago? While our temperatures are considerably warmer today, dairy farming is a 365-day commitment, meaning there are no days off. Not even during a polar vortex.
For those in agriculture, owning farmland has long been viewed as a symbol of status and wealth. Now, even individuals who don’t farm are jumping on board, looking to buy farmland.
A high school dance proposal used to simply consist of asking your date to the dance, but now there is a lot of hype about when and how you ask. Recently my daughter’s proposal included a trip to the cow barn.
The United States on Tuesday said it was seeking a second trade dispute settlement panel over Canada’s dairy import quotas.
When it comes to the optimal time for breeding, size is more important than age.
Most farmers have been working on sustainability practices for decades. Clearview Dairy has found that precision ag equipment is adding efficiency, and therefore contributing to sustainability for their Michigan farm.
Whether they’re used for pregnancy checking, herd health days or A.I. breeding, headlocks come in handy for a multitude of reasons. But are our cows spending unnecessary time locked up?
There is no cookie-cutter approach to establishing a work-life balance. It can be different for everyone. In the non-stop work on a dairy farm, they probably are asking, “Where’s the off switch?”
Yes, basic insurance for the farm is pricey. But an umbrella policy is usually more palatable, and it could literally save your operation in the event of a wreck or other tragedy, says Purdue’s Fred Whitford.
Knowing your budget is essential for dairy producers, especially coming off a record-high milk price year. Penn State Extension offers guidelines to be considered when using milk futures.
When it comes to the products of rumen fermentation, butyrate is a beneficial amino acid superstar.
Yesterday March Class III futures sank into the $17 range. Today those prices clawed their way higher.
The latest USDA Milk Production report saw a mere 0.8% increase in December’s milk production over the prior year. While states, like Texas and South Dakota continue to lead the way in year-over-year cow number growth.
Combining data from 142 countries and over 28,000 feed mills, Alltech recently shared its 2023 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook with global feed production survey data.
A volatile day in milk markets finished with a Milk Production report that surprised expectations.
Bar 20 Dairy, owned by third-generation dairy farmer Steve Shehadey along with seven other family members, is a 7,000-cow dairy that also farms 5,000 acres in the San Joaquin Valley.
More states are requiring overtime pay for ag employees. A recent USDA Ag Prices Report outlined that labor expenses were up 7.3.% compared to 2020 and is at a 20-year high.
Dairy products rebound was cut short to just one day.
The idea of taking a vacation or a day off can seem near impossible, but really can be the single best thing a farmer can do. A change of scenery, time to rest, and a chance to talk about something other than the farm.
Even though there are reasons why it seems milk futures should not be declining as much as they have, traders are anticipating milk prices based on the current domestic and international fundamentals.
The USDA announced details of additional assistance for dairy farmers, including a second round of payments through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program and a new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program.
After last week’s major fall in cheese prices, cheddar blocks and barrels performed much better on Monday.
There’s now an ‘alternative’ to alternative plant-based meats. And the first ingredient just might shock you.
A bit of butter makes everything better – including farm shows. Here’s how the PA Farm Show Recycled their 1,000 lb. sculpture.
Challenges surface—whether that is from the world around us, our industry, our farm, our family, or even the challenges in our own head. Although dairy farmers are not the kind of people who make excuses.
A high-tech dairy farm is among the first in Bosnia turning biogas from manure and silage into electricity.
Having employees take ownership and complete tasks is ultimately what managers seek in employees. Consider these tips to help boost your team’s leadership.